expecting 2nd child

I feel like I can't keep up!

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mamagriff318 wrote:

Anyone else feel like this?

With a potty training toddler, working part time, trying to make the most of my sahm time, and normal life stuff like paying bills/cleaning the house/grocery shopping...I feel like I'm constantly a few steps behind. This just isn't me. I usually try to be organized and scheduled to keep on top of things, but with pregnancy exhaustion and my DH recently taking in more responsibilities at work, I am struggling. Something always seems to be forgotten or half-a**ed. :(

I'm just constantly frustrated and feel bad for not giving the best for my family.

I'm right there with you! I work full time as does my husband. We are very lucky that my mom cares for our son during the day while we work. My stepson is 17 and very active in hs sports. My son is will be 2 1/2 when baby gets here in Feb. I feel like I'm meeting myself going and my house is a mess. On top of being exhausted from this pregnancy, trying to keep up with my toddler, going to sports games and making sure my teenager comes home at curfew, etc. I just feel like crying and a failure because I feel like I'm constantly forgetting something. I'm usually very organized and have everything in order, but right now I'm just going in survival mode. I'm terrified of how much worse it will get in Feb when baby gets here as I will breastfeed the first year as well and that is like a job within itself and runs your life!!!

Tell me about it. I also work, have a 7 year old daughter and my OH has been in a motorbike accident. I honestly don't no how I i my had a bloody break down. Got a few problems with my placenta aswell so I'm ment to be taking things easy but I just can't seem to get on top of things. But my Mam keeps telling me I need to rest and my house work will still be here. I'm due to go infor my c section on 27th Dec but there has been take of me going in earlier so I'm also very stressed about xmas as I need to be ready for my little girl so I have all her presents in and wrapped. Tell you what is women are a strong bunch. Sending you big hugs. Xxx

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